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A Printable Activity to Teach Children about Saint Louise de Marillac

On March 15, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Louise was born in 1591, the daughter of Louis de Marillac, an important member of high society...

Saint Patrick & Saint Joseph Feast Days with Catholic Kids

As Saint Patrick's Feast Day and Saint Joseph's Feast Day approach in March, help the students in your religious education program learn more about the lives of these two...

March Feast Days– Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

These stories of saints whose feast days are celebrated in the month of March are friends of God and our role models in faith. Their examples of holiness will inspire...

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15+ FREE Lent Activities and Prayers You Will Love

During this six-week Lenten season, we are encouraged by the Church to engage in three spiritual practices – prayer, penance, and almsgiving. To assist you in carrying out...

A Printable Reflection and Prayer for Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday, a day of prayer and fasting, marks the beginning of Lent. I often marvel at how many people are drawn to services on Ash Wednesday. After all, it's not a holy...

A Valentines for God- Resources for Catholics

Valentine’s Day may be few weeks away, but it’s not too soon to start reflecting on its lovely themes and associations. In this article, Catholics will find a printable...

Celebrating Catholic Saints and Holy People of Color

In this article, you’ll discover printable resources that can be used with Catholic kids to discuss and celebrate the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of some saints...

Teaching Children About Saints: Saint Timothy

On January 26, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Timothy. Teaching children about saints provides inspiring examples of discipleship and models for living out...

Teaching About the Liturgical Year

Help the children in your home or religious education program learn about the liturgical year and the colors that are used for each season. In each liturgical year, we...

Catholic Schools Week Ideas and Activities

These Catholic Schools Week ideas will be a valuable resource as you prepare to celebrate the rich traditions and the incredible value of Catholic education. We've also...

January Feast Days - Catholic Saints to Celebrate with Children

Start the new year with examples of holiness for Catholic kids and families! These inspiring stories of saints whose feast days are celebrated in the month of January are...

A Celebration of Peace Christmas Prayer Service

The coming of Jesus at Christmas brings light, love, and peace into our lives. Lead Catholic students in a Christmas prayer service to focus their attention on Christmas as a...

Catholic Thanksgiving; A Prayer Service for Children of All Ages

As Catholics, we pray in many ways. We learn to pray from the example and words of Jesus. Urged by the Holy Spirit, we pray these basic forms of prayer: blessing, petition,...

Catholic Thanksgiving Prayers for Kids and Families [Printables]

As families gather to share a meal and express gratitude for their many blessings this Thanksgiving, they have the opportunity to pray. Kids and families in your faith...

Free Resources to Celebrate All Saints' Day with Students

One of the first major feast days we encounter in the fall season is All Saints’ Day. All Saints’ Day is a solemnity celebrated on November 1st. It is a rich Catholic holiday...

Celebrating 60 years of Vatican II

October 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of Vatican II. The second Vatican council has had a long-standing impact on the Church and the world. Learn more about the history and...

Fun Fall Activities for Families that Celebrate God's Creation

Bring Catholic family members together around the care of God’s Creation with a fun fall activities resource. Pope Francis once said, “The family remains the basic unit of...

Discussion with a Deacon

In this article, we sat down with Dr. Matthew Halbach, Sadlier’s Executive Director of Catechesis, to learn more about his role as a deacon. Matt earned his PhD in...

Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul with Students

On September 27, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul, who said, “Do not be content to say: I am a Christian! But live in such a way that it may be...

Beginning the School Year Prayer Service

Set the tone with students and teachers for a new year of Religious Education. Use this printable Beginning the School Year Prayer Service with one class, or an entire...

Communication Tips for Parish Catechetical Leaders

Directors of Religious Education are entrusted by their parish with the task of overseeing the formation of the next generation of Catholics. Busy parish catechetical leaders...

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